Subtract 72/50 from 3/27
1st number: 3/27, 2nd number: 1 22/50
3/27 - 72/50 is -299/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
3/27 = 3 × 50/27 × 50 = 150/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
72/50 = 72 × 27/50 × 27 = 1944/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/1350 - 1944/1350 = 150 - 1944/1350 = -1794/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -299/225
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